Obituaries

March 24, 1936 – March 17, 2024 Passed away peacefully on March 17th 2024 at Richmond Woods Retirement Village, London, Ontario. Margaret was born on March 24, 1936 in Glasgow Scotland, the youngest of five girls born to Edith and William McArthur. Margaret left school at an early age and worked for Rolls-Royce before emigrating from Scotland to Canada in 1955. Having met William (Bill) Turner in Scotland (Inspector in Rolls Royce) he joined her in Canada and they married in Toronto, June 1956. Together they raised two children Sharon (Phil) and Scot (Stacy) and would welcome two granddaughters Desarae… Read complete obituary here.

  Sadly, in the midst of writing his own memoirs, Michael Sansone’s story has come to an end, many chapters too early – just before his 70th birthday. After a short yet valiant battle against cancer which he faced with such strength and determination, Mike passed away on March 18th in the loving embrace of his family. He will be fiercely missed but his legacy will live on forever in the hearts, minds and actions of all those he touched in so many ways. There is no question that if love alone could keep someone alive, Mike would be immortal…. Read complete obituary here.

It is with great sorrow that we announce his passing on February 18, 2024 after a long courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. His brother John was by his side.   Loving son of the late Jean and Ranald MacKinnon. Dear brother of Emerson (predeceased 1980) Wayne (predeceased 2010) John (Nella) of Blezard Valley and Heather of Sudbury. Dear uncle of Connor (Karley), Brett (Amanda) and Andrew.   After high school our adventurous Ian held many part time jobs and travelled across North America and Europe. Ian eventually settled in London and worked for Canada Post for 30 years. He loved… Read complete obituary here.

At their home in Ailsa Craig on March 5, 2024 Sandra (Kaptein), age 65 and her husband William Anderson, age 66 passed away peacefully together. Beloved parents of Casey and Brianna (Steeper) Anderson. Missed by Sandra’s parents Kees and Jeany (Marissen) Kaptein, her siblings Brian Kaptein and David Kaptein (Shawna) and Bill’s siblings Lee Anderson and Ellen Anderson. Predeceased by Bill’s parents Bill and Mable (Gigg) Anderson. Cremation has taken place.  A celebration of life for Bill and Sandra will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, 155 Queen Street, Ailsa Craig on Wednesday, March 20th at 2 PM. Cremation… Read complete obituary here.

His family regrets to announce the passing of William James Ritchie. Bill was born in Lucknow, Ontario, the son of Alfred and Ellen Ritchie. A natural storyteller with endless curiosity about the world around him, Bill walked his own path. His relationships were not always easy, but he will be remembered by everyone who knew him as “a real character.” Bill leaves behind his sister Donna Hodgins; children Laura Dawson, Christopher Ritchie, and Micah Beaton-Ritchie; former wife Darlene Beaton; grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; as well as countless relatives from the Ritchie and Burns clans. A private memorial will follow at… Read complete obituary here.

Passed away at LHSC – Victoria Hospital on Monday, February 5, 2024 at the age of 62. Cherished husband of Marjorie (Healy) Rose for 37 years. Proud father of Evangeline Rose, and Kenneth and Jesse Rose. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Doug and Dawn, Cathy, Carroll, Ivan, Bernice and Russell, Pat and Judy, Cindy, Joanne and Craig, Duncan, and Carolyn and Rick. Dearly missed by nephews; David, Scott (Macey), step nephew Tim, nieces-in-law Toni (Randy) and Linda, aunt Cecile (the late Don), the late uncle Peter (Elaine), and cousin Scott (Dana). Fondly remembered by many other nieces and nephews and… Read complete obituary here.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, partner and sister April Lewis on January 27, 2024 at the age of 61. Born in Toronto ON, to Allison Patrick and Stan Bradshaw. Eldest sister to Robin Thomas, Christa Patrick, and David Patrick. Devoted partner to Leslie Paulding of London. Mother to four beautiful children; Brandy Fournier (Jamie), Shawn Lewis (Michelle), Shaylynn Fletcher, and Jesy Muise (Matthew). Grandmother to 13 wonderful grandchildren; Cody, Chandler, Destiny, Cassidy, Emily, Colten, Aiden, Alice, Ava, Alivia, Memphys, Greydon and Maximus.  Great-grandmother to sweet Violet and Atlas. She will be… Read complete obituary here.

Peter passed away at his home in London on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at the age of 69. Cherished son of Aubrey and the late Mary Joudrey. Dear father of Mike Dominix-Joudrey, Brad Joudrey, Jen Shewan, and Melissa Leslie. Grandfather of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loving brother and brother-in-law of Maryann, Theresa (Bob), Darlene (Ron), Doris (Tim), Stephanie (Joe), Cynthia (Bruce), Stephen (Denise), and Donald (Pat). Remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his son Aubrey, and granddaughter Aurora.  Cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Cremation & Celebrations, Arva (519-963-4003). Donations to Ontario SPCA & Humane Society would… Read complete obituary here.